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Sensata Technologies Holding pl (ST) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

HoldModerate Confidence

Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $40.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Geographic: automotive end markets (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Sensata Technologies develops and manufactures sensors, electrical protection components, and power conversion systems for automotive, industrial, aerospace, and defense markets globally. Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers drive ~57% of revenue; industrials and aerospace cover... Read more

$40.94+2.6% A.UpsideScore 4.8/10#12 of 14 Scientific & Technical Instruments
Stop $37.81Target $41.70(resistance)A.R:R -0.0:1
Analyst target$46.42+13.4%12 analysts
$41.70our TP
$40.94price
$46.42mean
$55

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $40.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Geographic: automotive end markets (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: RSI 60 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 4.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.70, news boost analyst cluster(4), earnings proximity 90d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.57)
Recent Analyst detected in news
Risks
Concentration risk — Geographic: automotive end markets (57.0%)
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (4.5% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)188.4
P/E (Fwd)9.8
Mkt Cap$5.8B
EV/EBITDA11.1
Profit Mgn0.8%
ROE1.1%
Rev Growth1.1%
Beta1.13
Dividend1.16%
Rating analysts24

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C1.54bearish
IV59%elevated
Max Pain$13-69.5% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHGeographicautomotive end markets57%
    10-K Item 1A: 'Sales in our automotive end markets accounted for approximately 57% of our total net revenue in fiscal year 2025.'
  • MEDIUMGeographicChina20%
    10-K Item 1A: 'approximately 20% in China'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-01-26Item 5.02LOW
    Compensation Committee approved changes to compensation of CEO Stephan von Schuckmann and CFO Andrew Lynch effective July 1, 2026 — base salary increases and new LTI grants. No departure; routine annual review.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Quality Rank
0.0
Growth Rank
2.1
Value Rank
5.0

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Revenue Growth
2.8
Low model confidence on this dimension (33%).

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Macd
3.5
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
9.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 3.8<4.5A.R:R -0.0=NEGATIVEInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.70NEWS BOOST ANALYST CLUSTER(4)EARNINGS PROXIMITY 90d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Moderate
RSI
60 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $33.59Resistance $42.55

Price Targets

$38
$42
A.Upside+1.9%
A.R:R-0.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-0.7% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! Momentum score 3.8/10 — below 4.5 minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (90d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ST stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $40.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Geographic: automotive end markets (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: RSI 60 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $41.70 (+1.9%), stop $37.81 (−8.3%), A.R:R -0.0:1. Score 4.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ST stock price target?

Take-profit target: $41.70 (+2.6% upside). Target $41.70 (+1.9%), stop $37.81 (−8.3%), A.R:R -0.0:1. Stop-loss: $37.81.

What are the risks of investing in ST?

Concentration risk — Geographic: automotive end markets (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (4.5% away).

Is ST overvalued or undervalued?

Sensata Technologies Holding pl trades at a P/E of 188.4 (forward 9.8). TrendMatrix value score: 6.6/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about ST?

24 analysts cover ST with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $46.

What does Sensata Technologies Holding pl do?Sensata Technologies develops and manufactures sensors, electrical protection components, and power conversion systems...

Sensata Technologies develops and manufactures sensors, electrical protection components, and power conversion systems for automotive, industrial, aerospace, and defense markets globally. Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers drive ~57% of revenue; industrials and aerospace cover the rest. Ten-year average customer relationships and mission-critical embedded applications create high switching costs.

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